Fair Fares NYC

Fair Fares


Check your eligibility for Fair Fares NYC and apply below. If you need help, please call 311 or visit a location. To report your Fair Fares card lost or stolen, log in to your ACCESS HRA account.

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Fair Fares NYC open applications are here!
Check if your are eligible and apply below.

Check your eligibility for Fair Fares NYC

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Are you between (and
including)

the ages of
18 and 64?

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No

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Are you between (and
including)

the ages of 18
and 64? No.

It looks like you may not be eligible

for Fair Fares NYC.

You may be interested in applying for a reduced fare

through the MTA
Senior Citizen Program.

If you think you may be eligible, you can still apply at nyc.gov/accessfairfares

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Are you a resident of New York City?

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No

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Are you a resident of New York City? No.

It looks like you may not
be eligible

for Fair
Fares NYC.

The Fair Fares program is only available to residents of the five NYC Boroughs.

If you think you may be eligible, you can still apply at nyc.gov/accessfairfares

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Is your annual household income at

or below the following
limits?

Persons in Household
Max Income

1
$22,692

2
$30,667

3
$38,642

4
$46,617

5
$54,592

6
$62,567

7
$70,542

8
$78,517

Income Guidelines for 2025

NOTE: For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $7,975 for each additional person.

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No

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Is your household income at or
below the following limits? No.

It looks like you may not
be eligible

for Fair
Fares NYC.

The Fair Fares program is available to New Yorkers at or below
these limits. You are still welcome to apply at nyc.gov/accessfairfares.

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Do you want to apply for a Fair Fares NYC discount to use on subways and buses, or a Fair Fares NYC discount for Access-A-Ride?

Subways & Buses
Access-A-Ride

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Do you receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA or reduced fare through any other NYC program?

Yes
No

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Do you receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA or reduced fare through any other NYC program? Yes.

It looks like you may not
be eligible

for Fair
Fares NYC.

The Fair Fares discount for subways and buses is not available to New Yorkers who already receive reduced fare. You are still welcome to apply at nyc.gov/accessfairfares.

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Do you currently receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA or a discounted MetroCard through any other NYC program? No

Great! It looks like you may be

eligible for Fair Fares NYC!

You can apply now at nyc.gov/accessfairfares

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Do you currently receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA?

Yes
No

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Do you currently receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA? Yes.

It looks like you may not
be eligible

for Fair
Fares NYC.

The Fair Fares discount for Access-A-Ride is not available to New Yorkers already receiving full carfare from DSS/HRA. You are still welcome to apply at nyc.gov/accessfairfares.

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Do you currently receive (or are you eligible for) full carfare from DSS/HRA? No

Great! It looks like you may be

eligible for Fair Fares NYC!

You can apply now at nyc.gov/accessfairfares

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To complete your application submission, get the ACCESS HRA Mobile App to submit any needed documents. See a list of suggested documents

364,893 New Yorkers have enrolled in Fair Fares NYC!

Fair Fares NYC is a City program that helps New Yorkers with low incomes reduce their transportation costs. By using the Fair Fares NYC discount, New York City residents get a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares (including the Staten Island Railway, Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link).

Fair Fares also gives 50% off Access-A-Ride trips. This discount is given automatically when the Fair Fares and Access-A-Ride accounts are linked.

How to Apply

Answer the questions above to check your eligibility, then apply online!

How to Apply for Fair Fares NYC Online

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